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danimaniac
Apr 26, 2009, 6:19 PM
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Hey all, I have a #3 BD Camalot with a broken trigger wire. How can I fix this? I know BD sells repair kits, is that what I need? Here are some pics in case you're confused as to what I mean by a broken trigger wire. Thanks...
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tallnik
Apr 26, 2009, 7:44 PM
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The repair kit is a good option. That'll fix you up. However, you can also buy the crimping tool, wire, etc. But that'll cost you longer if this is the only thing you want to swage. If you live near anywhere where people sail, some sailing supply stores offer 'rigging services' and could crimp something up for you. Nik
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gunkiemike
Apr 26, 2009, 9:04 PM
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Yes, a trigger repair kit will fix it. Make sure it's suitable for the version of the Camalot you've got (in case the newest models aren't the same). Or find someone with a Cam Doctor kit. They may be able to do it for you cheaper than the BD kit. PM me if you want more info on this.
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altelis
Apr 26, 2009, 9:25 PM
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The repair kit is exactly what you want: it is actually technically the "trigger wire repair kit". The easiest thing to do is just call BD and order it from them- do it over the phone that way you can use your words to describe the cam (ie the pre-C4 single stem blue #3 camalot) and they will send you the appropriate kit. The kits are ~5 dollars, shipping is dirt cheap seeing as they weigh about as much as a piece of paper. Doing the repair is easy as pie, too, all you need is a wire snips and a needle nose pliers....
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clc
Apr 27, 2009, 1:12 AM
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fuck the repair kit. just get a few small crimps and a few inches of wire. The hardware store will just give you that small amount or you will have to pay a whole 50 cents. And you don't need a crimping tool , just use some pliers or vice grips. ................................. But I must say that since you didn't figure this out on your own and your asking for advice maybe you should follow the sheep and get the kit.
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johnwesely
Apr 27, 2009, 2:15 AM
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Dr. Jekkyl and Mr. Hyde. Way to be helpful and then a huge dick.
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clc
Apr 27, 2009, 2:39 AM
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I agree the finish was in bad taste. But you have been on this site for a while now and must realize that probably 9 out of 10 questions are quite simple and almost stupid. If you actually thought about it you could figure it out on your own. I'd give the guy credit if he said. "I was think of doing ____________ do you think it will work?" A good climber should be self reliant and be able to figure things out. Especially really simple problems.
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kiwiprincess
Apr 27, 2009, 2:49 AM
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Pliers do a BAD job (i tried and have one really ugly bulky cam) however sweet talk the boys at the fishing shop and they'll crimp it for you. Crimpers are not that expensive if all your cams are getting worn, or you can share the stuff with a friend. Wire and crimp are dirt cheap.
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Factor2
Apr 27, 2009, 2:57 AM
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I've found that guitar strings work quite well
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pfwein
Apr 27, 2009, 3:44 AM
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Maybe I'm a dummy but a put a new trigger on a #3 Camalot (pre-C4 model) this morning. Bought the BD brand from Neptune's (Boulder, CO) for about $6. Took about 5 minutes to take old one off, put new one on. How much is your time worth? (But I agree, the kits are rip off, especially since they seem mostly necessary to fix a poor design: other brands of cams triggers last MUCH longer than BD.)
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jt512
Apr 27, 2009, 6:11 AM
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danimaniac wrote: Hey all, I have a #3 BD Camalot with a broken trigger wire. How can I fix this? I know BD sells repair kits, is that what I need? Here are some pics in case you're confused as to what I mean by a broken trigger wire. Thanks... Let me see: You have a BD Camelot with a broken trigger wire, and BD sells a kit to repair broken trigger wires on Camelots. Is that what you need?... Dang! Beats me! Hang on, I'll ask for advice on an international climbing forum. Jay
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USnavy
Apr 28, 2009, 2:51 AM
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Yes the BD trigger repair kit works well. I have used three now. However the best option is to send them in to have them repaired. With the BD trigger repair kit you have to bend over the end of the wires into the lobes. This is a tricky process for if you don’t get it right the action of retracting the lobes will not be smooth. If you send the cams to BD they can install the OEM trigger wire with the little rivet (if you want to call it that).
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catbird_seat
Apr 29, 2009, 5:27 AM
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In the long term, the most economical way to go is to buy a swaging tool ($24) and some 3/32" SS 7x7 wire and the copper swage fittings for the wire. You'll need cable cutters to get a clean cut. You can find these online at W.W. Grainger. Use wire snips to cut off the old swage from the rod and reuse the rod.
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desertwanderer81
Apr 29, 2009, 4:59 PM
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Duct Tape fixes everything. Don't listen to the ney sayers!! I hear Obama's latest plan is to fix the economy with it. (PS, please don't actually try to fix it with duct tape....)
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bill413
Apr 29, 2009, 5:16 PM
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desertwanderer81 wrote: Duct Tape fixes everything. Don't listen to the ney sayers!! I hear Obama's latest plan is to fix the economy with it. (PS, please don't actually try to fix it with duct tape....) The economy?
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desertwanderer81
Apr 29, 2009, 5:18 PM
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Ha. Naw, we're actually trying to fix the economy by flinging trillions of dollars into a black hole.
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shockabuku
Apr 29, 2009, 6:40 PM
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prussik hitch in some small (2 mm?) diameter accessory cord and glue. Works great.
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the_leech
May 1, 2009, 6:22 AM
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danimaniac wrote: Hey all, I have a #3 BD Camalot with a broken trigger wire. How can I fix this? I know BD sells repair kits, is that what I need? Here are some pics in case you're confused as to what I mean by a broken trigger wire. Thanks... Nice work. Even got Jay all riled up. Could become a classic.
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areyoumydude
May 1, 2009, 6:26 PM
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BD makes crappy triggers so they will break and you'll have to keep buying new ones. I recommend getting a swagger set up. I have 20+ year old WC friends that still have the original trigger.
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desertwanderer81
May 1, 2009, 8:22 PM
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It's hard to break a metal trigger :-p
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areyoumydude
May 1, 2009, 10:21 PM
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desertwanderer81 wrote: It's hard to break a metal trigger :-p Trigger wires that is.
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desertwanderer81
May 2, 2009, 2:39 AM
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I have a ridged friend who's wires are pretty much kaputs.
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areyoumydude
May 2, 2009, 5:16 PM
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desertwanderer81 wrote: I have a ridged friend who's wires are pretty much kaputs. That's an easy fix.
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desertwanderer81
May 2, 2009, 6:17 PM
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True, but I no longer use them now that I have my BD's. Just way too heavy, hehe.
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areyoumydude
May 4, 2009, 4:10 PM
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desertwanderer81 wrote: True, but I no longer use them now that I have my BD's. Just way too heavy, hehe. Rigid stem friends are much lighter than Camalots. I'll take them off your hands if you don't want them.
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